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A New Attraction on the Eiffel Tower

12 Dec. 2007

Snow shall appear on the first stage of the Eiffel tower on the occasion of Christmas and New Year holidays. Visitors shall be able to walk in the snow wearing special snow-shoes.

"Walking on the tower" shall take place during the New Year exhibition of photographs from Arctic and Antarctic. The exhibition under the name 'Journey to the Poles" shall be held from 19 to 31 December.

The first stage (at the height of 57 meters) shall be covered with a layer of artificial snow 20-30 cm thick. Snow-shoes shall be free of charge given to all tourists older than 4 years of age. A special "polar" bar shall also work for tourists.